Materials:

Gauge:

Seed Stitch:

Rnd 1: *K1, P1; rep from * to end of rnd. All other rnds: K the P sts and P the K sts.

Directions:

Hat BaseWith circ needles and Pink/Blue, CO 72 sts. Place a st marker on right needle and, beginning Rnd 1, join CO sts together making sure that sts do not become twisted on needle. Rnd 1: P. Work Seed st for 3 in. Cut Pink/Blue and attach Green.

K1 rnd. P1 rnd. Cut Green and attach Yellow eyelash.

CrownWith Yellow eyelash, work Seed st on all rnds for approx 2 in.

Decrease RoundsDec Rnd 1: *K7, K2tog; rep from * to end of rnd. Dec Rnd 2: *K6, K2tog; rep from * to end of rnd. Dec Rnd 3: *K5, K2tog; rep from * to end of rnd. Continue in established pattern, knitting one less st between dec and changing to dpns when necessary. Cut yarn, leaving a 6-in. tail. Using a tapestry needle, thread the tail through the rem sts on the needles. Pull the yarn, gathering sts tightly together, then secure the tail on the WS of work.

Birthday CandleWith 2 dpns and White, CO 7 sts. Work I-Cord (see p.134) for 14 rnds. Cut White, attach Yellow eyelash, and work 3 rnds. Cut Yellow eyelash and, using a tapestry needle, thread the Yellow eyelash and White tails through the rem sts on the needle and pass all tails through the inside of the I-Cord.

Using those tails, attach the candle securely to the tip of the hat for a candle that will never burn out! Make French Knots with Red to create sprinkles on the top of your cupcake.

WeltThread a tapestry needle with White, pinch the hat at the Green pure rnd, and create a Welt by sewing together the top and bottom pieces using even running stitches.